Battery Metals • Jul 5, 2025
Ontario Critical Minerals Funding Approaches
Ontario invests nearly $900K to help Magna Mining and Rock Tech Lithium advance mineral recovery technologies in Sudbury and Beardmore.
Minerals & Metals
From copper and cobalt to rare earths and lithium, the minerals and metals that power modern life are at the heart of global mining. This section tracks production volumes, market prices, trade flows, and geopolitical shifts impacting the extraction and distribution of key resources. We spotlight battery metals, base metals, precious metals, and everything in between — along with the technologies and policies reshaping their supply chains. Whether you’re a trader, analyst, or enthusiast, stay informed with timely updates and expert commentary on minerals and metals in mining.
Base Metals • Jul 5, 2025
Antimony Mining USA: A Strategic Metal Returns
U.S. Antimony revives domestic antimony mining USA to cut reliance on China and support manufacturing.
Base Metals • Jul 4, 2025
China’s Metals Overcapacity Squeezes Western
China’s overcapacity in metals processing is forcing Western smelters to close, threatening critical mineral security.
Critical Minerals • Jul 3, 2025
Gold as Critical Mineral? Record Surge Sparks
Key Takeaways Gold has surged over 30% since November, nearing record highs amid debate about gold as a critical mineral. Central banks expect record purchases and…
Market Intelligence • Jul 3, 2025
India Steel Sector Outlook 2025: Domestic Demand Fuels
India’s steel sector defy global headwinds, forecasting a 40% Ebitda surge in 2026 as policy shields and domestic demand sustain margins.
Asia Pacific • Jul 2, 2025
China’s Steel Overflows Into Russia
China steel exports to Russia hit record highs in 2025, exposing vulnerabilities in Moscow’s industry and sparking global trade tensions.
Asia Pacific • Jul 2, 2025
China Silicon Metal Production Climbs 6.5% in June but
China silicon metal production rose 6.5% in June as Xinjiang restarted output, yet volumes remain sharply below year-earlier levels.
Asia Pacific • Jul 2, 2025
Chinese Steel Industry Floods Russia with Cheap Metal
Ongoing geopolitical conflicts, including one active war, combined with market instability, declining steel demand in certain global regions and a rise in protective tariffs on exporting…
Battery Metals • Jul 1, 2025
Skillings Mining Review July 2025
Skillings Mining Review July 2025 issue tracks how policy and capital are redrawing mining’s supply map. In the U.S., a $900M push into Nevada lithium and…
Copper • Jul 1, 2025
Latin America Copper Production Faces Chile’s
Latin America’s copper production faces falling Chile ore grades and fierce competition. Argentina bets on incentives to sustain regional leadership.
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